Delaware What is Pick 4?

Here is the go-to-place to get all your Pick 4 questions answered! This game is also known as Play 4 in Delaware and there’s a lot to learn…

When do draws take place? How can I win? And how can I claim prizes? All of that and more will be answered for you below!

What is Pick 4?
Pick 4 is a popular lottery game played in over 30 states, each with slight variations. For instance, it is called Play 4 instead of Pick 4 in Delaware. The basic rules remain the same from state to state.
What are the rules of Pick 4?
There are four main steps to playing Pick 4. 1. Choose your numbers 2. Pick a play type 3. Select a wager amount 4. Decide how many consecutive draws to play in . Learn about each of these steps in detail on our How to Play page.
How Many Play Types are there?
There are four main ways to play Pick 4: Straight, Box, Straight/Box and Combination. You can learn about each one on our Ways to Play page.
When are draw times?
There are two draws every day. A Midday draw at 1:58 PM and an Evening Draw at 7:57 PM.
When do ticket sales close?
Ticket sales close for the Midday draw at 1:40 PM and they close for the Evening draw at 7:30 PM.
How much does a ticket cost?
One Pick 4 ticket could cost as little as $0.50, but could also be more depending on your 1. wager amount 2. how many draws you entered 3. How many plays you did. Multiply these together and you’ll get the total price of your ticket.
How many draws can you enter?
You can enter Pick 4 draws in Delaware up to a week in advance! You can also play five total plays in one go!
How much can you win?
The most you can win is $5,000, but there are loads of other prizes - depending on the play type you picked. View each payout on our Odds and Prizes page.
What are the odds of winning?
You have 1 in 10,000 odds of winning the top pick 4 prize. Different play types have different odds, view them all on our Odds and Prizes page.
Will my prizes be taxed?
Luckily, Delaware is one of the very few states that does not impose state taxes on lottery wins! Big prizes may still be liable for federal income taxes.
Where can I claim prizes?

Won less than $600? Claim your prize at any local Delaware lottery retailer.

Won more than $600? Mail in your ticket (along with a valid photo ID and claim form) to the following address:

Delaware Lottery

1575 McKee Road, Suite 102

Dover, DE 19904

How long do you have to claim a prize?

You have exactly one year from the date of the draw to claim a lottery prize in Delaware.